* Emile Thomas (24) appeared in court on a charge of murder.
He pleaded not-guilty on November 1, 2012, was found guilty on November 20, 2013, and sentenced on January 17, 2014, to six years imprisonment.
On August 28, 2011, the accused killed Lucky Sele by stabbing him with a sharp object.
He had previous convictions for theft, dating from 2006.
Magistrate Ramufhufhi presided, and Nokosazana Tyeku appeared on behalf of the State.
* Devin van Graan (22), from Parkrand, appeared in court on a charge of assault.
He pleaded guilty on October 7, 2012, was found guilty on February 10, 2013 and sentenced on January 7, to R3 000 or three months imprisonment suspended for five years.
On September 8, 2012, the accused assaulted Sibonelo Ndlovu by punching him in the face.
Magistrate Surty presided, and Busi Mofokeng appeared on behalf of the State.
* Jason Msinga (28), a Malawian national, appeared in court on a charge of theft.
He pleaded guilty and was found guilty on October 25, 2013, and sentenced on January 16, to 12 months imprisonment.
On December 22, the accused stole rechargeable batteries and a charger to the value of R349.98 from Pick n Pay.
He had previous convictions for theft from 2003 to 2008.
Magistrate Surty presided over the matter, and Busi Mofokeng appeared on behalf of the State.
* Gladys Thompson (27), from Angelo, appeared in court on a charge of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
She pleaded guilty, was found guilty and sentenced on January 16, 2014, to R1 000 or 100 days imprisonment suspended for four years.
On June 28, 2013, the accused assaulted M Mohlala by throwing bricks at him.
Magistrate Ryan van Harte presided, and Ntombi Mbonani appeared on behalf of the State.
*Eon van der Merwe (20), from Kempton Park, appeared in court on a charge of theft.
He pleaded guilty and was found guilty on November 20, 2013, and was sentenced on January 16, to R4 000 or four months imprisonment, suspended for five years.
On November 7, 2013, the accused stole power tools and a towel from Builders Warehouse to the value of R2 045.
Magistrate Ryan van Harte presided, and Ntombi Mbonani appeared on behalf of the State.
* Johannes Motaung (27), from Kathlehong, appeared in court on a charge of theft.
He pleaded guilty, was found guilty and sentenced on January 20, to three years imprisonment.
On December 11, 2013, the accused stole two pairs of shoes from Ackermans to the value of R239.90.
He had previous convictions for theft from 2009 to 2011, and a conviction for malicious damage to property from 2011.
Magistrate Jurg Viviers presided and Khato Ranwedzi appeared on behalf of the State.
